Sotto La Luna Gardenia

I don't understand why this frag has the neg reviews and lower score. I find it complex but not overly fussy. It's an experience that progresses for the entirety of the wear and it keeps your interest. It starts with a fairly strong incense vibe (I assume the sandlewood, Tonka bean and jasmine are major contributors to this) but not in an overbearing way. More like the smell of incense lingering on someone who had been burning it, mixing with other scents on them. Perhaps one might call the incense a bit "hippie", but it interacts well with the floral notes without competing. It's all quite undertoned. Gardenia and rose are both evidently present, syrupy and rich but not overpowering, and they can be picked out, while still mingling with the ever present incense vibe. That said, the incense tames over time and a sweet candy-like scent lingers with softer florals, for a while. It is at the same time, a deep scent, with a moderate sillage, that lasts roughly 10-12 hours or more. I enjoy every bit of the way this frag unfolds, and it does. My hubby is scent sensitive and he very much enjoys this frag on me, no issues. In fact, he kept coming in for a whiff of me, when I had it on. I've received compliments on it as well and would recommend any frag lover give it at least a test. It suits the warm weather well though I believe it could work all year round.

Some of the disappointment from previous reviewers is a result of the name of this perfume. Going into it I did not look up the notes or even know the name. I’m sampling from a giant box of new-to-me vials, and had only read the first three words: Sotto La Luna. So I had no preconceived ideas, and was not expecting Gardenia, a note that is very difficult to distill from nature and that’s why Tuberose is often used in its place. And that’s why I love this Andy Tauer vanilla scent. As a vanilla scent it’s complex and well mixed. Most perfumes contain synthetic notes, Sotto La Luna Gardenia is no exception. But I think this is also an example of synthetics done well. It’s not heavy handed, the juice feels well blended. You’ll pick up a white floral and tonka in the heart of the fragrance, the base turns into a powder vanilla—and as another reviewer noted, it becomes a vintage makeup scent. I knew immediately I liked Sotto La Luna Gardenia, and after a couple of hours I realized it was more than a like. I appreciate that this is a different kind of gardenia perfume because it’s also a voluptuous, vintage, full-bodied vanilla. I suppose if you dislike powder or vanilla, you’re going to want to pass. For me it’s a heavenly cloud of beauty.

Andy Tauer's Sotto La Luna Gardenia defies all of the gardenia stereotypes. Definitely not sharp and aggressive, and about as unscreechy as a white floral perfume can possibly be. I actually put off testing this perfume because I was afraid to put it on before going to bed, given my experience with some gardenia creations in the past. The feeling of Sotto La Luna is something like a cross between Frédéric Malle Carnal Flower and Robert Piguet Fracas, so I do not find it predominantly a gardenia perfume at all. But it definitely is a big 'yes' to this nose! It's a bit sweet but somehow shiny like Fracas and rich and intense in the Carnal Flower way. I would not call this composition "Carnal Gardenia" because the scent is more of a mixture of white flowers, including jasmine, tuberose, and gardenia. The sharp sometimes greenish quality of gardenia is nowhere here to be sniffed. Based on this experience, I definitely will be trying Sotto La Luna Tuberose in this lifetime--well, at least I hope I will!

What I'm learning about Tauer is it's best to just smell without reading the notes and to smell it as a whole rather than the sum of its parts. For it appears that Tauer's sensibility regarding fragrance lays somewhere in the Twilight Zone. I mean this in a good way. This fragrance smells like a dessert in a Michelin rated restaurant: a gardenia pot de creme with a scraping of lemon zest, maybe a hint of spice and almond extract. It is a woman in a sundress on a warm spring day, who likes to gather flowers as much as she likes kinky sex. It is innocent, playful, and also sensually indulgent. This fragrance makes me feel kinda giddy, like I might start giggling at my own private joke at a funeral. Needless to say I'm enjoying it. I would recommend it to those who don't particularly like heady white florals (like myself) as this is something quite different.

I fell in love with it when i smell it Wow At fost a simple elegant and nice of Gardenia that in the background you definitely feel some vanilla I love it the more it go i love it more lots of spices also are there I love it start floral and vanilla and spices this is amazaing Please try to find it For me was little bit so hard to find it but i hor my Gardenia And i love it My rate is : Unique:9 Longevity:10 Sillage :10 ( 3 spray) Quality: 10 (Tauer quality) My mark : 10

Finally I have found a Gardenia without tuberose that I can wear and love! This is so beautiful classical Tauer, this is not a heady,indolic interpretation of gardenia its creamy, vanilla but not in a gourmand sense and a hint of woods with the sandlewood and a little decay? I can find some white flowers screechy but this is not at all like that,I'm so so pleased with this perfume 10/10

This is a strange and complex one & I could easily have a love/hate affair with it. At first it is a 'Wow, that is real gardenia!' moment. Then it feels as if it is going to reach out from my decollete and grab me by the throat (ie suffocate me) and now in the drydown, it is really beautiful and reminiscent of the lovely Daphne by CdG. Fascinating.

I love this, and I'm not a white floral person at all...it's flowery, powdery with a touch of vanilla and a touch of grass notes that keep it from being too feminine...lasts all day...is a pretty strong perfume - I sprayed the tiniest bit on my wrist today and can smell it very strongly...

When The Mushroom Moon falls to the horizon and sets, there appears the ghostly form of The Gardenia, soaring above a rich landscape of An Oriental Carpet; ever-so-slowly her light fades to a whisper, and then a dream.

This Baby Sings The Blues.. I had to wear my sample several times, before I could write my review. I was so excited when this fragrance came out, and couldn't wait to receive my sample. I even put off purchasing my lovely LADDM, as I was afraid that I might fall in love with this one even more! First of all I want to say I gave this several tries, in different weather conditions etc. The opening is very green, bordering on bitter. A tightly closed green Gardenia bud, drifting in and out of a smokey background. This lasts a bit too long for my liking, and made me feel almost sad. When the middle notes finally turn up, they aren't able to overcome the greenness of the opening. The rose is very light, and I get a hint of jasmine, but stays firmly in the background. The base notes are the best thing about the whole structure of the fragrance. The dry down is very pleasant, and the Gardenia then becomes creamy, and sparkles. I feel the sandalwood and tonka bean sort of save the day for this fragrance. I am a huge fan of Andy Tauer fragrances, and I wanted to express my true feelings for this perfume, as I perhaps had put it on a huge pedestal before I had even tried it! My anticipation of having a great gardenia fragrance was bought down a notch. I feel many people will adore this scent, particularly, if you enjoy green fragrances, with a smokey vibe. This Gardenia certainly fits the bill, for Billie Holiday always wore this flower, while she sang the blues. Some of the notes are sad, and some lift your soul.

While very nice, one of the most puzzling perfumes I have tried based on the name. Gardenia Soto La Luna smells more like breakfast to me than any white flower. Andy has made it clear that he does not care for gardenia normally and that could explain why that note is so buried and difficult to locate for me. I was expecting a more obvious gardenia. I get more of a creamy, woody, buttery cinnamon - it is almost gourmand. The floral notes keep it from smelling quite as edible but it smells almost like some creamy sweetened exotic breakfast beverage I have never tried...but would like to. An interesting fragrance and I believe it would be most appreciated in colder weather. A warm scent that makes me hungry actually. It makes me want coffee and baked goods. Which is something I totally was not expecting. It is a comforting and delicious smell but the gardenia nearly escapes my olfactory system. But after several wearings and sniffing it alongside an actual gardenia, I was able to locate it. But just a warning to gardenia lovers, don't expect the usual gardenia fragrance. This is more of a gourmand.

What creates Tauer is always a source of discussion, because of the way he deconstruct the olfactory notes. Also in "Sotto La Luna Gardenia" I have the impression of perceiving the main ingredient in a completely unique way: the gardenia is dusty, sour, coal, far away .... but there is and it is strikingly original. Thanks Tauer.

This is a truly stunning gardenia scent! It's rich and creamy without being overpowering. The green notes add a touch of freshness, and the vanilla base is divine. Perfect for a romantic evening or a special occasion.

I did not get much green, but mostly a coconutty gardenia, maybe with a little amber and vanilla. This is a very incensey perfume, much like his Le Maroc Pour Elle without all the powder. It's been a while since I have been in a headshop, but I remember the displays full of what must be about 50 different kinds of incense sticks in every scent you could imagine. This is like mixing a coconut incense stick with a gardenia one. The phrase that comes to my mind over and over again is Arabian Nights. I just think of a desert oasis at night. It is very enchanting, mysterious, just out of reach...like a beautiful mirage.

Questo "odore" non si avvicina neanche un pò alla gardenia, non sa di niente di conosciuto, non sa di vaniglia e non sa di fiori. E' un odore insignificante e ci vuole del coraggio a definirlo profumo. L'unico profumo dove si sente la gardenia e in una forma bellissima è Venzia di laura biagiotti del 92. Qui non si capisce cosa si voglia comunicare con questo strano odore . Appena lo spruzzi senti un odore forte e pungente che ricorda lo spray anti zanzare,poi pittura fresca. Dopo un pò sa di piedi sudati. Non capisco veramente il senso.

Terribly disappointing, even unpleasant. As we know, there is no gardenia absolute so, Tauer's "take" on a gardenia scent presents to me as a dark not-floral almost licorice-like in effect. I can't think who would want to smell like this, or where one might wear it. Maybe a night-club, if you have trouble getting to the bar, because other people find it repellent and will get out of your way... I hate to bin samples but oh dear, this is appalling. A pity, as his other work is so good! My personal rating is 0/10; a muddy mess, and devilish to get off.

I excitedly bought a decant of this perfume. Sadly, it opened with a strong medicinal vanilla and tonka beans. It is actually off-putting. After awhile it settled into 2 opposing scents of green notes & butterscotch. Apologies, but "ick." There were no fragrant flowers, much less gardenia throughout. Perhaps since it was a decant, the top notes had been destroyed in shipment or on the decanter's shelf. Estee Lauder Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia remains my favorite "currently-available" gardenia. This is a bright, true and lovely gardenia.

First of all, I want to say that I adore many of Andy Tauer's creations, including the masterpieces "L'air du desert maroccain" and "Lonestar Memories". But this "Gardenia sotto la luna" is quite disappointing. Tauer decides to combine gardenia petals with some strange earthy undertones that don't work at all. The result is a bizarre mix that smells acrid and old fashioned in a bad way and it captures nothing of the intoxicating and carnal nuances of gardenia flowers.

First impressions on paper: Is anyone else getting Guerlain Vol de nuit EDT version? Edit: Yep on skin it definitely smells like vol de nuit to me only sweeter. Smells like an overly sweet suede. It does smell like overly cloyingly sweet Starbucks juice as stated by CascadiaCore. I allowed it to dry down, and it’s a massive stomach churner for me. Vedict-Hard pass on this.

Sadly I must concur with many of you who have left a negative review. I love gardenia in perfumes but this has an air of the potting shed about it. At the beginning, a pleasant coconut note appears, which is soon replaced by a very strong earthy, mushroomy aroma, which doesn't fade. Quite peculiar.